OSPCB Recruitment 2026 — Junior Research Fellow, Lab Technician & Field Assistant, Apply by 31 July (Odisha)

State Pollution Control Board, Odisha (OSPCB) has released the OSPCB Recruitment 2026 notification for 5 project-based vacancies under its Coastal Management Cell (CMC) Research & Development wing, covering Junior Research Fellow, Lab Technician and Field Assistant posts under Reference No. 10864 (OSPCB/CMC/R&D/659/2026-27). The recruitment supports an ongoing research programme and is open to science graduates and postgraduates from Odisha and across India. Selected candidates will work on coastal environmental research and monitoring projects under OSPCB's Coastal Management Cell, assisting with laboratory analysis, field data collection and research documentation. These are fixed-term project positions carrying a consolidated monthly stipend for the duration of the project, rather than permanent Odisha government service. Interested and eligible candidates must submit their application by email to research@ospcboard.org along with the required documents, as per the instructions in the official notification available at ospcboard.odisha.gov.in. The last date to apply for OSPCB Recruitment 2026 is 31 July 2026, 5:30 PM. Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since exact stipend and additional eligibility details are confirmed only in that document.

Junior Research Fellow (3 posts): M.Sc. in Chemistry or Environmental Science with minimum 60% marks. Lab Technician (1 post) and Field Assistant (1 post): B.Sc. in Chemistry with minimum 50% marks. All posts are project-based positions under the Coastal Management Cell's research programme.

Maximum 28 years as on the closing date. Relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/PH/Women candidates as per Government of Odisha norms.

• Junior Research Fellow: M.Sc. in Chemistry or Environmental Science with minimum 60% marks
• Lab Technician and Field Assistant: B.Sc. in Chemistry with minimum 50% marks
• Age: Maximum 28 years as on the closing date, with 5-year relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PH/Women
• Indian citizenship required
• Willingness to work on field-based coastal research assignments

No application fee. Applications are submitted by email, free of cost.

Consolidated monthly stipend as applicable to project-based Fly Ash Consortium research positions. Exact amount not stated on the official notification.

1. Visit the official OSPCB website at ospcboard.odisha.gov.in
2. Locate and download the official notification PDF referencing No. 10864 (OSPCB/CMC/R&D/659/2026-27)
3. Read the complete notification carefully for post-wise qualification and application instructions
4. Prepare your application in the format specified in the notification
5. Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, mark sheets and category certificate (if applicable)
6. Attach a recent passport-size photograph and identity proof as specified
7. Send the completed application by email to research@ospcboard.org
8. Ensure the application reaches OSPCB before the closing date and time
9. Retain a copy of the sent application and any confirmation received for your records
10. Watch the official OSPCB website for shortlisting and interview call updates